Tensions between Liberal and SA Nationals at candidates' forum

Six of the seven candidates running for the seat of Barker took part in a public forum in Keith on Friday, organised by Women in Agriculture and Business.

The event drew a crowd of around 80 people, mostly from the Tatiara, as candidates made their pitch to voters.

Joan Oldfield from the WAB Organising Committee shared her views about Friday's forum on Breakfast.

"I feel the community had a great opportunity to hear the candidates speak, to see how they present themselves and to hear their opinion on different issues that affect this electorate and affect Australia," forum chairperson and timekeeper from Keith WAB, Ms Oldfield said.

Palmer United Party candidate Balwinder Singh Jhandi was absent for the forum.

Candidates were quizzed on issues ranging from employment opportunities for women to marriage quality and live exports.

However, the question that generated the most heat was whether the South Australian Nationals are part of the Coalition.

Hear the discussion, featuring Liberal candidate Tony Pasin and the National's Miles Hannemann by locating the audio to the right.